Most Handy Crossword Clue

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We think the answer to this crossword clue is: NEAREST

Updated: October 11, 2023 by Nicoli Westwood

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2	95%	7		Exact Match!
3	17%	5		Handy

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We think the answer is "NEAREST" which means:

adverb

• (superlative of `near' or `close') within the shortest distance

adjective

• Physically close.
• Close in time.
• Closely connected or related.
• Close to one's interests, affection, etc.; intimate; dear.
• Close to anything followed or imitated; not free, loose, or rambling.
• So as barely to avoid or pass injury or loss; close; narrow.
• Approximate, almost.
• (in relation to a vehicle) on the side nearest to the kerb (the left-hand side if one drives on the left).
• Next to the driver, when he is on foot; on the left of an animal or a team.
• Immediate; direct; close; short.
• Stingy; parsimonious.

preposition

• Closest to.

An example sentence would be:

• "Please find the nearest gas station and fill up the tank."
• "The nearest hospital is miles away from here."

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Clue Last Found In...

Source	#Number	Answer
New York Times12 Jan 2014	Down 66
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